Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
singleton
Noun
/ˈsɪŋɡlˌtən/
Definition
A singleton is an entity that is uniquely instanced and has no other equal.
Examples
- The configuration settings were managed as a singleton to ensure consistent behavior across the application.
- In this design, the database connection was implemented as a singleton for better resource management.
Meaning
In programming and design patterns, a singleton ensures that a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.
Synonyms
- unique instance
- individual
- single entity
